Fish House Summer Menu Tasting
I was invited to taste some of their new dishes off their summer menu. The Hot Platter which I shared with my friend. I loved the Dungeness Crab Cakes, Mussels in the curried cream corn, Chili spiced Calamari and the…
Pallet Coffee Roasters Tasting
I attended the family and friends preview recently before the café opened. Located in the East Village neighborhood, they are roasting their own coffee on site, baking their own baked goods and serving all in their café. I loved the…
Tasting Brunch at Jules Bistro
Last Saturday I was joined by my friend Kenji Maeda for brunch at this classic French bistro located in the heart of Gastown. We sat inside peering out the open window with the view of their patio and the nearby…
Friday Lunch with Branislav Henselmann at Lift Bar & Grill
The Friday Lunch is a focus on the restaurant’s Lunch menu along with the Interview of a notable Business or Cultural leader who is joining me as my guest at restaurants in and around Vancouver. Each of the places I…
STIR COFFEE HOUSE
101-5085 48th Avenue, Delta Tel: (604) 940-8005 Web: http://stircoffeehouse.com/ Twitter: @StirCoffeeHouse Advice: Open daily Located in the heart of Ladner village, this coffee house is the hub for the community, evident on a Sunday morning when the staff greet each…
Tasting Plates Lonsdale North Van
On July 23, 2014 we presented our Tasting Plates Lonsdale North Van event that showcased 8 restaurants throughout the area. Despite the rainy evening attendees had a chance to explore the Lonsdale area, enjoy eats and drinks inside the…
Pride 2014: Your Eating Guide
The 36th Annual Vancouver Pride Festival gets underway the weekend of August 1-3, starting off on Friday evening with Davie Street Block Party on Davie Street. The highlight of the weekend is of course the Parade which takes place throughout…
WIN a $100 Dinner at Dockside Restaurant
Enter to Win a $100 Gift Card to Dockside Restaurant for lunch or dinner. Prize is valued at $100 The Dockside Restaurant offers superbly prepared classic dishes in a setting like no other. Located on the waterfront where Granville Island…
CAFÉ AL MERCATO
UPDATED – BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 2215 Marine Drive, West Vancouver Tel: 604-922-4334 Web: n/a Twitter: @CaffeAlMercato Advice: Sit at the communal table. This Italian style café and market is filled with a large selection of fresh baked goods, such as…
WIN the Novo Pizzeria Pizza Tasting
Enter to Win a Novo Pizzeria Pizza Tasting for you and 5 of your friends Prize includes 6 different pizzas 1- DOP Margherita 2- Tartuffo 3- Diavolo 4- Potato pizza 5- Burratta with prosciutto and arugula 6- Nutella calzone (Dessert…
Culinary arts at Harmony Arts August 1-10
A place to enjoy music, art and delicious food, the Harmony Arts Festival, presented by Odlum Brown Limited, has a variety of food options to keep festival visitors coming back to try it all! Debuting a new culinary program this…
Food and Music at the 37th Annual Folk Music Festival
During the weekend of July 18-20, 2014 I enjoyed countless hours listening to music from musicians who performed at the 37th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival that was held at Jericho Beach Park. In addition to the music, I snacked…
100 Mile Cocktail Challenge Winners
The Vancouver Foodster 100 Mile Cocktail Challenge was successful featuring 7 creations in this challenge from restaurants and bars around Vancouver, Richmond and North Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their 100 Mile Cocktail Creation on their menu from July 4-27, 2014….
WIN a $100 Dinner at a Thai House Restaurant
Enter to Win a $100 Gift Card to use at any Thai House Restaurant location for lunch or dinner. Prize is valued at $100 Thai House offers a wide array of all the popular traditional Thai dishes as well as…
Tasting Brunch at Chicha Restaurant
Further exploring Peruvian cuisine, I tasted my way through a sampling of the new brunch menu at Chicha Restaurant. Chef Shelome Bouvette and Allison Flock have created a wonderful selection of dishes to enhance our love of their Peruvian restaurant….
WIN Afternoon Tea for 4 at Truffles Café
Enter to Win Afternoon Tea at Trufles Café in Vandusen Gardens for 4 people. Prize includes an Afternoon Tea experience for 4 people. Value: $65 Truffles Cafe is situated inside the Visitor’s Centre at the VanDusen Botanical Garden, offering a…
Nicli’s Next Door Tasting
I’ve been fan of Nicli Pizzeria since opening awhile back, owner Bill McCaig is passionate and a perfectionist which is evident at Nicli. He recently opened Nicli’s Next Door, I dined with a group of media to sample the fine…
Robyn Gray Celebrity Bartending at The Vancouver Club
The Vancouver Club has been running a summer series of cocktail nights that features a celebrity bartender who creates a line-up of special cocktails. Each bartender presents a line-up of unique cocktails which he or she makes and serves during…
Field Trip to Whistler
“FieldTrips” is either a day trip or a few days where I visit food areas of interest which may include farm visits, producers, wineries, restaurants and/or other places that people can visit. This is about offering Vancouver Foodster readers a…
TD Bank Vancouver Pride Launch Party
Last night I attended the “Forever Proud” party at The Junction Pub presented by the TD Bank Group, who is a presenting Sponsor of Pride Vancouver. This party was the 10th annual celebration to kick off this year’s loud and…
Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Fest August 23
The Downtown New West BIA in partnership with Trapp + Holbrook presents the second annual Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Fest on Saturday August 23rd 2014 from 4-10pm. Admission for this event is FREE. After massive success in 2013, this year’s fest…
WIN $75 Dinner at Wild Rice
Enter to Win a $75 Gift Card to use at Wild Rice Restaurant for lunch or dinner. Prize is valued at $75 Wild Rice is a contemporary restaurant serving Asian-inspired cuisine blending elements of east and west, traditional and modern….